There are over 600 muscles in the body, and standing upright is not the work of one muscle. It requires the coordinated strength of the back, hips, legs, and core. With that in mind, the story of the woman who had been bent over for […]
Tag: wellness
That All May Go Well
How does it feel when you start something new? I’m feeling nervous, excited, and eager to get started on a new adventure. In the gym’s fitness office, there are three files in my tray. Three women at the start of their fitness journey. As I […]
Make Your Life a Prayer
I used to think that to make your life a prayer required grand gestures. You know, like hours of crying out to Him each day with a list of petitions, or shutting yourself away from the world in a quiet retreat. I’m not condemning those […]
Sustaining Grace for Our Aging Bodies
Each passing decade is a tribute to God’s sustaining grace for our aging bodies. Every wrinkle, every gray hair, every careful step is a declaration that God has carried us through days we once prayed to see. Even to your old age and gray hairs […]
Praying, walking, and listening
Can I be honest? As a caregiver, my life changed when hers did. This is a new season, and I am learning as I go. As we navigate this journey, my priorities are changing. We have hard conversations and work through embarrassing moments. As I […]
The First Taste
My popcorn recipe is very straightforward. I make it the same way every time. I use a tablespoon of coconut oil for the bottom of the pot. After it melts I add enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom in a single layer, put on […]
Self-Soothing or Self-Care?
In spite of my disciplined fitness routine, I was today years old when I realized that I needed to make a choice: self-soothing or self-care. For me, self-soothing comes naturally. A package of gluten-free Oreos, washed down with sugar-free Dr. Pepper while binge-watching Netflix, takes […]
No One Needs to Hear About
Honestly, I’m embarrassed to tell you what I’ve been through since Saturday. I descend from proud, honorable, hardworking women who kept their stories to themselves. To save face and retain dignity, they minded their business and expected others in the family to do the same. […]
Given Everything
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all […]
My Sacred Anchor
90 minutes after sitting in the chair at the dentist’s office, I rise to leave with an anchor securely in place. The professionalism and excellent care by this all-female crew is impressive. It wasn’t part of my prayer request. However, I’m always grateful when God, […]